[IPP] Proposal for Enhancing readability of IPP Everywhere Certified Printer List

[IPP] Proposal for Enhancing readability of IPP Everywhere Certified Printer List

Michael Sweet msweet at msweet.org
Tue Sep 3 18:36:06 UTC 2024


Charles,

> On Sep 3, 2024, at 1:21 PM, Charles Armstrong via ipp <ipp at pwg.org> wrote:
> 
> We propose improving the readability of the IPP Everywhere certified printer list.
> IPP Everywhere™ Printers - Printer Working Group (pwg.org)
> Here are two proposed suggestions:
>     • Manufacturer Headings: Organize the table rows by including each manufacturer’s name as a sub-heading, followed by list of their certified printers. This provides a clear visual separation between different brands.

Given the number of printers, I'm not sure that would help if the lists were expanded by default. Maybe we could start with "Vendor (NNN printers)" and then expand once you click on one or enter some search text... Our options are somewhat limited given the source data and our reliance on Javascript for the presentation, but I can certainly try some things.

>     • Color coding: Utilizing background or font color variations to differentiate between manufacturers. This subtle visual cue can enhance readability.

That's a much trickier solution - how to choose the colors, how those might be perceived, issues for color blind individuals, etc.

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